Turner, Sextion and Vaughn sustained cuts that required the additional care. Conerly received only minor bruising.

The men are at OPP for a variety of charges, including second-degree murder (Conerly) and attempted murder counts (Conerly, Turner, Sextion, Vaughn).

In a statement following an inquiry, prison officials said, "immediately after the incident on Friday, deputies recovered six homemade weapons (shanks). The inmates involved in the incident have refused to cooperate with investigating officers, but the investigation is ongoing."

All of the inmates are back at Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office facilities, they said.

The Orleans Parish Prison is at the center of a federal reform effort meant to improve conditions and security at the jail. Earlier this year, the release of a scandalous series of inmate-shot videos showcased problems ranging from gambling to drug use to guns inside prison walls.